IBM 3588-F6A 2.5TB (Native)/6.25TB (Compressed) LTO-6 Fibre Channel 8Gb/s Tape Drive for 3584 (TS350...

SKU 3588-F6A

Brand IBM

LTO-6 Ultrium technology
2.5TB native capacity / 6.25TB compressed capacity
8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface
Designed for IBM 3584 tape libraries
Supports WORM (Write Once, Read Many) functionality
Backward read compatibility with LTO-5 and LTO-4 media
Advanced encryption capabilities for data security

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Key specifications

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Capacity (Native): 2.5TB
Capacity (Compressed): 6.25TB
Interface: 8Gb/s Fibre Channel
Form Factor: Internal / Half-Height
Media Type: LTO-6 Ultrium
Drive Type: Tape Drive

Product details

The IBM 3588-F6A is a high-performance LTO-6 tape drive designed for enterprise data storage and backup. It offers significant native and compressed capacities, making it suitable for large data archives and disaster recovery solutions. Its Fibre Channel interface ensures high-speed data transfer rates.

Technical Information

Capacity (Native)	2.5TB
Capacity (Compressed)	6.25TB
Interface	8Gb/s Fibre Channel

Additional Specifications

Form Factor	Internal / Half-Height
Media Type	LTO-6 Ultrium
Drive Type	Tape Drive

Description

The IBM 3588-F6A tape drive represents a significant advancement in tape storage technology, leveraging the LTO-6 Ultrium standard to deliver exceptional performance and capacity. With a native storage capacity of 2.5 terabytes and a compressed capacity of up to 6.25 terabytes per cartridge, this drive is engineered to handle the ever-growing demands of modern data centers for backup, archiving, and disaster recovery. Connectivity is provided via an 8Gb/s Fibre Channel interface, ensuring rapid data throughput essential for efficient backup windows and quick data retrieval. This high-speed interface minimizes bottlenecks, allowing for sustained read and write performance that is critical for enterprise environments. The drive is specifically designed for integration into IBM's 3584 tape library systems, offering a seamless and robust storage solution. Beyond its raw capacity and speed, the 3588-F6A incorporates advanced features such as hardware-based encryption to protect sensitive data, and WORM (Write Once, Read Many) capabilities for regulatory compliance and data integrity. Its backward read compatibility with LTO-5 and LTO-4 media also provides investment protection for existing tape libraries, allowing for the use of older media formats.

Condition: Refurbished